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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,465

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $18,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $18,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaMKS
Trim3.5 SEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $41,500
Base Invoice $21,826 $39,035
Navigation Package 5,700  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650  
Satellite radio 350  
Floor mats 160  
Polished alloy wheels 1,370  
245/45VR20   800
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Navigation Package 5,093  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601  
Satellite radio 304  
Floor mats 119  
Polished alloy wheels 969  
245/45VR20   712
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 9,260 9,385
Options (change) 7,952 8,629
Destination 605 875
Total Price $33,465 $51,760
Total Invoice $30,383 $48,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,351
Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaMKS
Trim3.5 SEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-20
Total Price$33,465$51,760
Adjustments for Features0-6,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$45,570
Total Invoice$30,383$48,539
Adjustments for Features0-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$42,734

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaMKS
Trim3.5 SEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,805

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length192.3 in204.1 in
Width70.4 in75.9 in
Height57.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested115027%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

245/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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